Media Center
Austin residents and media can refer to the following resources to stay informed and involved.
Media Contacts
- Media Email: TPWMedia@austintexas.gov
- Media Line: 512-974-8000
- Jeff Stensland - Public Information and Marketing Manager: 512-978-1511
- Jack Flagler - Marketing Supervisor: 512-978-1631
- Cristal Corrales - Public Information Senior Specialist: 512-974-7241
- Brad Cesak - Public Information Senior Specialist: 512-978-1566
- Lee Nichols - Public Information Specialist: 512-978-1762
Department Newsletters
- Austin Mobility News: Weekly newsletter covering projects and programs related to Austin Transportation and Public Works.
- Get There ATX Newsletter: Monthly newsletter featuring mobility-focused events and ways to convert your car-based commute and other trips to other transportation modes.
- Urban Trail Mix: Quarterly newsletter providing project updates on Austin's urban trails program.
Media Resources
- For citywide information, visit the City of Austin's Communications and Public Information website.
- See a list of all department media contacts.
- Watch City Council meetings live or on-demand.
- Access agendas and related information for City Council Mobility Committee, Urban Transportation Commission, Bicycle Advisory Council and Pedestrian Advisory Council.
- For further assistance to access City of Austin services, call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 (if outside city limits).
Public Information Requests
The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to access government records, and the public information officer may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public, with certain exceptions.
- Visit the Open Records Division webpage
- Submit a Public Information Request (PIR) online - your request will be assigned to the responsive department(s)
Photo Policy
The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) captures photos and videos of people using City infrastructure to highlight mobility improvements across the city. While department staff may use signed releases at times, the releases are not provided for people in the public right-of-way using City infrastructure. If you see a TPW staff member taking photos in public and you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please let the staff member know.
